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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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